Will Xi Jinping take a photo with the Saudi King while they touch the glowing orb?
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Resolves YES if Xi Jinping is extended the honor granted to Trump as seen in the picture below. I do not believe Joe Biden was so lucky as to get this photo op. Resolves NO if no evidence such a picture was taken during Xi’s visit to Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks.

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bought Ṁ30 of YES

They are hosting three separate summits in the same complex during Xi’s visit. This may happen for real.

bought Ṁ100 of NO

Wasn't this part of a special conference or something? Why would that conference happen while the Chinese premier visits, and if so why would they want the same gimmick-y photo shoot?

predicted NO

@NielBowerman Yeah, it was the opening of an anti terrorism centre. Apparently the orb was given to the americans after the event and is now in the US embassy basement.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/04/trump-orb-saudi-arabia-mbs-book

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I read last night that until Biden visited, MBS was effectively trapped in his own country, unwelcome in even France where he bought the most expensive chateau and probably sustains entire villages for years each time he brings his entourage for holiday. But because of Khashoggi he was persona non grata, not even Jared could do anything to free him. It now seems clear MBS used the invitation of Xi for major state visit as leverage to force Biden to cut his ankle monitor.

sold Ṁ59 of NO

Saudi Arabia has announced they will be pulling out all the stops for Xi, giving him a "similar welcome to Trump" and the opposite of the reception for Biden last month. I would be surprised if the King doesn't insist Xi feel his ball.